2025 Speakers

Avant South brings together visionaries and changemakers who are shaping the future of innovation. From bold startup founders to powerhouse corporate leaders, our speakers don’t just talk innovation—they live it.

New speakers are being added regularly, so check back often for the latest additions.

Chris Crist

Chris Crist

Sr. Deputy Gen. Manager and CIO

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport

Marc Gorlin

CEO and Founder

Roadie, a UPS Company

Justin Honaman

Justin Honaman

Head, Worldwide Retail, Restaurants, and Consumer Goods Business Development

Amazon Web Services

Mikw Malakhov

Mike Malakhov

Founder and CEO

Carpool Logistics

Eric Phillips

Eric Phillips

Sr. Vice President and Chief Digital Officer

Delta Airlines

Chris Smith

Chris Smith

CEO

Slip Robotics

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and more!

Stay tuned - more speaker
announcements coming soon!